Cognita Middle East has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ROSHN Group; the strategic partnership aims to collaborate on the development of educational facilities in Saudi Arabia. The MoU is said to showcase ROSHN Group’s commitment to diversifying its portfolio and advancing its long-term growth and expansion strategy across key verticals.

Cognita the global schools’ group, operates over 100 schools across 21 countries, providing education to more than 100,000 students and employing more than 21,000 staff. Cognita Middle East, a regional subsidiary, operates 14 schools in the Middle East, including institutions like Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai, Repton Family of Schools and Kings College Riyadh.

David Baldwin, CEO, Cognita Middle East said, “We are delighted to collaborate with ROSHN Group on this exciting project. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and community development make this an ideal partnership. Together, we aim to broaden access to high-quality education and deliver an outstanding educational experience that empowers students to reach their full potential and prepares them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.”

Under the MoU, Cognita Middle East will operate Build-to-Suit Private Schools developed by ROSHN Group to create an innovative educational environment that aligns with the Kingdom’s aspirations to provide exceptional learning experiences and attract global education brands to the region.